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	*Blizzard Entertainment* is pleased to be a part of this year’s Dominance War contest. We’re always looking to see what the top and up-and-coming artists are producing, and we look forward to checking out all of the great artwork submitted for the competition. Best of luck to all of this year’s competing artists.
	*MAXON,* developer of BodyPaint 3D and CINEMA 4D, is a proud sponsor of Dominance War 2008. MAXON strives to create 3D tools worthy of top-notch artists, and eagerly awaits the inspiring craftsmanship of award-winning submissions. We are honored to be a brush in your creative hands - Best of luck to all!
	*38 Studios* is a proud sponsor of 2008’s Dominance War art contest, which exemplifies our shared commitment to passion, innovation, and integrity. We are honored to support and excited to witness the competitive spirit of the industry’s top artists. Good luck and great inspiration to all entrants.
	*Ensemble Studios* is excited to help sponsor such a creative event in Dominance War. The last two years of this competition have been truly amazing, and this year is shaping up to be even bigger, with even more forums contributing to the event. It's bringing artists together from all over the world! Projects like these help tap into the shear passion of the art community, and we are looking forward to seeing the creativity and execution that the Dominance War competition brings forth this year. Good luck to all!
	*Saber Interactive* is thrilled to have a role on the battlefield of Dominance War III for 2008. With the new categories, prizes, and overall cache provided (plus employment opportunities,) this year's effort should be a blast for every artist that enters the competition. A great part of our success as a company has been directly attributable to our high-end scholar-level technical artists, classical artists, accomplished leads, and art design. It should be an incredibly fulfilling experience for us and them to see what this year's artists bring to the WAR!!!
	*Infinity Ward* is excited to be a part of this year's Dominance War competition. As a company we nurture a strong passion for high end CG art, and strive to create artwork that is on the cutting edge of quality, innovation, and design. We are proud to sponsor such a positive event for artists who share the same passions we do, and we can't wait to see the results. Best of luck to the soldiers of Dominance War III!
	*EA Mobile* is pleased to be a sponsor of an event that holds creative game development to such a high standard. We believe it's important to encourage artists in this important medium.

	Fredrik [FredH] Hultqvist This year, as a new chapter approaches, never have I felt so excited and exhilarated to start the war. Great art will be produced, friends from around the world will be made, and a new trick or two shall be found. Dominance War's virtues and ideals of promoting game art and artists are still going strong and I, as an artist and as the DW organizer, hope you will enjoy this new chapter in the Dominance War series. Personal website: www.artbyfh.org
	Barbara [Amethyst] Hultqvist Truly, it's an honour to be a proud sponsor of Dominance War III. I look forward to this international gameart event where artists on 9 sites compete for awesome prizes. Good Luck!
	Donovan [ThatDon] Keele I sponsored the Dominance War because it has been a great resource for me in the past. The competition, the critiques, and the inspiration are all so valuable in growing as an artist. Suffice it to say, it made me who I am today. Personal website: www.artbydon.wordpress.com
	Taehoon Oh This year, there are artists from 9 forums in 5 languages competing towards one goal, Victory. Even though it's a war between forums, as an artist myself and as a former DW champion, I am positive everyone will learn many new skills and have fun making something they adore. I sincerely hope this event will continue to help game artists everywhere, and for this, I am proud to be a sponsor for this world-class event. Personal website: www.taehoonoh.com
	Marcus Dublin I was more than happy to help sponsor this year's Dominance War 3 event considering how much fun I had last year! I felt that it was the right thing to do seeing as how last years event contributed to my growth as a professional artist. Personal website: www.marcusdublin.com
	Vitaliy [rawkstar] Naymushin Over the years, improving as an artist has always been one of the major motivations for me. I love seeing others get better as well, and that is why I sponsor the Dominance War, it brings together great talent like no other contest, and makes everyone push their limits. Personal website: www.t3h-v.com
	Peter [peppi] Boehme The Dominance War is the absolute highlight for fans and makers of game art and a huge platform for young talents to present themselves in front of an international audience. It is my pleasure to support it. Personal website: www.peterboehme.com
	John [therealjohnwu] Wu Being an industry artist, I seldom encounter websites that encourage the creation of video game art... this is why I fully support Dominance War's effort in making an event that's solely dedicated to the video game cause. Personal website: www.therealjohnwu.com
	Brett [spark] Briley The Dominance War event is something I look forward to every year. A tough competition with a gentle and friendly touch on participants, this event has grown on many artists, including myself. I am honored to help out and I am anxious to witness the talented artists produce great art and seeing artists, regardless of language and location, come closer together to inspire, help, and learn. Good Luck to all! Personal website: www.bbriley.com

	Signed posters by each of our 6 game company sponsors will be given to the top 3 champions of each category. With cash in your pocket and a trophy in your hand, 6 signed posters can decorate your walls to insure you, your family, and your friends, will remember your greatest achievement in 2008 and for many more years to come...
	MAXON BodyPaint 3D offers unprecedented control for texturing 3D models and scenes with layers, filters and full tablet support. Artists can paint on up to ten material channels with one brush stroke, and seamlessly across UVs and multiple objects. Includes three UV unwrapping algorithms and a suite of UV editing tools. For additional details visit - here -
	The Cintiq 20WSX offers 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+) resolution for high image quality, a wide viewing angle, and accurate color reproduction. The entire 20.1" LCD display becomes an active work area for creating and editing large images in great detail, previewing wide-format content, and positioning pallets and tool menus in an efficient desktop layout. This work area size and shape is also well suited for the architecture of the human body, allowing the arm and hand to easily glide over the entire surface without wasted motion. For additional details visit - here -
	Cintiq 12WX: Now you can experience all the advantages of direct pen-on-screen input in a low profile, lightweight design! At just 4.4 pounds, the new Cintiq 12WX combines the advantages of a wide-format LCD monitor with Wacom's patented, professional pen technology to give you the perfect companion for your Mac or PC. For additional details visit - here -
	With a built-in Blu-ray Disc drive, PlayStation 3 system invites you to a whole new generation in high-definition graphics and digital entertainment. Whether its high-definition gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PlayStation 3 invites you to Play Beyond. By featuring an expanded hard disk drive (HDD), the 80GB PS3 is designed to appeal to the online gaming and entertainment enthusiast, providing ample storage space to download more games and other entertainment content from PlayStation Network. The PS3 model will include the popular online-enabled racing game MotorStorm. For additional details visit - here -
	The PSP 2000 enables you to enjoy your favourite games, music, videos and photos instantly, anywhere. Factor in the PSP system's brilliant high-resolution screen and cutting-edge wireless connectivity and Internet Browser - and you may just have a revolution in your hands. The PSP 2000 is lighter and slimmer than the previous PSP. For additional details visit - here -
	You've got touch with the all-new 8GB iPod touch boasts a vibrant 3.5” multi-touch display with an ambient light sensor and accelerometer that gives you seamless interaction with Wi-Fi web browsing, the new Cover Flow menu interface, and the rest of its robust features and functionality. For additional details visit - here -
	The 8GB iPod nano, with up to 24 hours of music playback and 5 hours of video playback, stirs up visual effects from the outside in: An anodized aluminum top and polished stainless steel back. A larger, brighter display with the most pixels per inch of any Apple display, ever. And the graphically rich Cover Flow interface to scroll through and select your media. For additional details visit - here -
	Dominance War High Resolution Top 50 Certificates will be emailed to all top 50 finalists in both 3D art and Concept art categories. Each certificate will posses your inscribed name, your certified standing, and will be signed and confirmed by the organizer himself, Fredrik Hultqvist. Hang it proudly on your wall, display it in your portfolio, or place it within your website because if you got this certificate, it's because you really earned it! Congrats!

	All Cash prizes are listed in USD. Any transfer fees must be paid by the prize winner.
	Payments cannot be divided into multiple shipping addresses or bank accounts.
	Only United States and Canadian residents are eligible for hardware prizes. Winners in other countries are given cash prizes only.
	To be eligible for prizes, winning entrants must cooperate in making an interview about themselves.
	Any import taxes or duties on prizes must be paid by the prize winner.
	All art, sketches, and photographs submitted in or during Dominance War III remains yours to do with as you wish. You retain all rights, ownerships, and/or copyrights for your work.

Dominance War III Extension. New date:
April 12th 11:59 p.m US & Canada Eastern Time